Operating and inspecting machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects

Welding, cutting, brazing, and soldering

Practicing safety on the job

Career Options

Most Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic graduates go to work for a construction company. Equipment mechanics spend most of the day fixing large machines, which means you can expect to do some heavy lifting on the job. Most heavy construction equipment mechanics work full time, but some may be hired on a contract basis.

Requirements

Before entering the program, students must:

Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.

Have strong math and reading skills.

Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Credentials

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area
that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.

Students who complete a program in the Automotive and Machine Repair training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as

the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

the United Automobile Workers (UAW).

Credentials such as these prepare students for work in original equipment manufacturing (OEM) dealerships and aftermarket automotive machine shops.

Heavy Construction Equipment MechanicNumbers to Know

$49K

National average earning potential for this career

8-12

Months to complete career training
program

Expectations

While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all
times:

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